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THE BUILDING UNIT 

(THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE) 

Patented June 16, 1914 
Constructed by Marie Ebert 



A NEW PLAY IN SERIES 

(Folding, no Pasting) 

For Mothers, Teachers, and all Friends of Children 




pILLING their Hands, thou wilt dry then- Tears, 
even though it be With sweets, or something else 
to be soon forgotten. 

However, if thou keepest the hands of these 
Little Ones filled with Something that will develop 
and grow under their own innocent handling, the 
resources of Joy will never cease to be mutual 
between them and thyself and those to whom they 
will hand it on. 



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Conrri<ht hj Msrie Ebert 1917 



E. £. Morris Printiog ComptDy, Newark, N. J. 






THE BUILDING UNIT 

(THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE) 

Patented June 16, 1914 

Constructed by Marie Ebert 



A NEW PLAY IN SERIES 

(Folding, no Pasting) 

For Mothers, Teachers, and all Friends of Children 



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pILLING their Hands, thou wilt dry their Tears, 
even though it be with sweets, or something else 
to be soon forgotten. 

However, if thou keepest the hands of these 
Little Ones filled with Something that will develop 
and grow under their own innocent handling, the 
resources of Joy will never cease to be mutua 
between them and thyself and those to whom they 
will hand it on. 









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Copyright by Mane Ebett 1917 



E. E. Morris Printing Company, Newark, N J. 






The BuilJing Unit is a collapsable box. 

This booklet contains Lessons only on the BOX OPEN, as shown 
in Model Pictures Part I and II of "The Weaver's Shuttle"— "A World 
out of Nothing" 



Part of the Motto front 
DEAR LITTLE MOTHER 

"Many a gift I stored for thee, 
Master it and gel the Key." — 

By the Author, 




All the iii.il<l-i:il Ml the- followiiig' seriti^ of g-aiiieS, both text aiid c/iits. is on'jriiKtl 
with tin- ainlior anil niv.nied by her; anil warning is hereby siyen that the unauthor- 
izeil printing of any portion of the text and the ly pi oiKution of any of the illu.'itrations 
or ilianrains are expre.ssly f orbidilen. 



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SEP 24 1917 



Foreword by Author 



To the Teacher: 

Answering the repeated request, to bring- a small book on forms of 
the "Building Unit" (the Weaver's Shuttle), I explain some of the possi- 
bilities concerning the ground form, hoping that in another pamphlet 
advanced forms soon may follow. 

To Miss Margaret McClosky, Superintendent of Newark Kinder- 
gartens, and to Miss L. Beebe, Director of the Robert Treat School. 
Newark, N. J., I want to express my most hearty thanks for the helpful 
advice given me. 

These ladies also came to my aid in arranging this hand-book, show- 
ing the way to condense, a way that though trying to find I am not able to 
walk alone. 

I do hope that what was developed with the little folks, especially in 
the rooms of convalescence, and what consequently lacked system and pre- 
ciseness, will in this shape become a real help to many. 

Forms that the child is used to see and to handle in common life, which 
are given here as durable toys that can be folded down with ease and do 
not need any adhesive to be set up, should be welcomed in school and home. 
They should be practiced on not only for the convenience of quick and 
cleanly work, but for the opportunity of giving a wide field to the child's 
ingenuity, varying always being possible because paste is not putting "a 
.stick" to it. 

See the girls and boys trying in and out- — making a boat out of a bed, 
a cage out of a house, a bridge out of a steeple, a basket out of a shoe. 
There seems to be no limit to possibilities — all on account of the "pockets," 
those wonderful achievements of the little boxes, which on the sides are 
doubled by simple folding. 

These pockets allow the attachments to be shifted around or to be 
replaced by other ones causing the child to invent. 

May this booklet help to make little working people and trades men 
more than artists. The folding, mostly done by touch, leads to measuring 
without straining the eye. 

I hope that even a blind child will be able to erect constructions that 
the "Building Unit" gives at hand. 

Many good wishes with every child, every teacher, mother or friend 
of children and with my little book. 

MARIE EBERT, 
South Orange, N. J. 

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THE WHITE CHURCH 



The Church has been built strictly on Kindergarten Method of Folding. The Units 
have cut-out door and windows and are doubled. See Box and Square bc.x. pages 6 and 10. 

Units are combined on top and below as shown at Table and Desk, page S. Also on 
the sides with strips bent twice on dotted lines. See Book-case, page 8. 

Roof units, which have only the two first folds done (no points D to them) are 




held on top with clips from underneath. (Roof units might be cut in one long piece and 
bent through the middle for top, if not sheet 6x8 is preferred for the little folks. ) Other 
ends are creased to insert into triangular pockets of wall units. The Steeple, four 
units (doubled, which each two were first connected by cardboard squares) is fastened with 
clips in the middle. It is a piece by itself. The Point to steeple is cut in a half round and 
creased in four parts similar to a tent or pyramid. Cut four (five, as one doubles by over- 
lapping) triangles to outer edge to be bent and inserted in triangular pockets on top 
of steeple. 

For little seat shown in nitch of first window see Two Chairs, page 8. 

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DIRECTIONS AND DIAGRAMS OF 
BUILDING UNIT 

1. Take a square piece of paper and fold vertically in three equal 
parts. This will make lines A. (See Diagram I.) 

2. Fold edges B back to A. which will make lines C. 

3. To fold right side : Place right B on Left B, then bend the corners 
down at the upper end (right side double, left side single) in even triangles. 
Fold the lower end likewise. Then fold back B on A. (See Diagram II.) 

4. To fold left side: Do same, placing Left B on Right B, and after 
turning corners in, fold back Left B on Left A. Both points as well as 
that whole edge of original square are called D. 

5. Fold points D or big triangles down on slit C and call newly made 
hues E. 

8. Open the box, straighten up the points to form ends and pinch 
corners on line E. Also pinch carefully bottom line E from corner to cor- 
ner, running the fold between thumb and forefinger. 



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Folds, when the sqnare has been unfolded again after the bo.x was finished. 

This is why Diagram II shows line C dotted, as Right B is folded over on Left B 
according to Paragraph 3. — M. E. 

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THE OPPORTUNITIES 

are hidden, in the pocl<ets of which some are triangular and some are 
square or oblong four-cornered. By adjusting cards of different shapes 
to these pockets, as the child's ingenuity may find to do to his own delight, 
you have your "World Out of Nothing" in buildings, vehicles, any kind of 
furniture, and so forth. 




Some Opportunities of the Building Unit. 

KINDERGARTEN METHOD OF FOLDING IN THREE PARTS. 

Take sheet 6 inches by 8 inches instead of 6 inches square (vary other 
sizes in same proportion). This allows the child to do the folding with 
which he is familiar into four strips. Trim off one strip and this will leave 
a square sheet creased in three equal parts ready to continue folding 
according to directions. The trimmed off piece should be inade use of as 
back of couch, shaft of wagon, runners for sled, boards for bed, etc. 



THE BUILDING UNIT 

is the basis of all the following forms. Diagrams and directions are given 
of attachments to be added to the Building LInit. X signifies part that is 
to be inserted in pockets of Building Unit. 

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The Box. 1 and 2 are pieces to be inserted 
in triangular pockets. (Later two of these 
boxes may be made — one being used for a 
box and the other for a cover. (See No. 14.) 





The Couch. The cut off fourth is doubled 
without creasing. The double edge is lightly 
rolled and the single edges inserted in tri- 
angular pockets at one end of Unit, which is 
turned upside down. 




The Bed. 1 and 2 are inserted in tri-angu- 
lar pockets. It is preferable to have stiff 
paper or cardboard for these pieces. For 
making the bed a little shorter see No. 13. 




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The Boat. Insert pieces like 1 in triangular 
pockets. Crease 1 on dotted lines. (Sails 
very well.) 




The Cradle. Insert pieces like 1 in tri- 
angular pockets. (See Train, No. 13.) 




The Wagon. 1 is inserted in each oblong 
pocket; 2 is creased on dotted line and in- 
serted in triangular pockets at one end, 3 
at the other. 

The cart may be finished with these three 
attachments. (For train cars and trolleys 
likewise these wheels will do. See No. 13). 
To make a better finish use two sticks and 
circle cards for wheels and axle, fastening 
them on and through the half wheels of at- 
tachment 1. 




The Sled. 1 is inserted in each oblong 
pocket and fitting pieces like usual are in- 
serted at ends in triangular pockets. 



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Bath Tub. Fold on dotted line pieces like 
1 and insert around corners in triangular and 
oblong pockets. Line the tub with a second 
box from wax paper (a line smaller) to hold 
real water. 



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The Sofa. Fold 1 on dotted line without 
creasing and insert in one oblong pocket. 
Fold two pieces like 2 on dotted line with- 
out creasing and insert in triangular pockets. 



Two Chairs. Cut Building Unit in halves 
on line o. Then fold lines o like points D — 
forming two small boxes. These are used as 
Units of two chairs. For backs of two chairs 
take piece 1 above (back of sofa), cut in 
halves, fold on dotted lines without creas- 
ing and insert in triangular pockets. 



The Table. Cut Building Unit at second 
line c, and use the larger piece, which from 
point D to this second line (with the crossed 
(• on) must measure 31/2 inches. Fold line ^ 
like point D, forming a box one-third wider 
than that for the chair. Fold a second box 
like it and combine the two, inserting a card 
for top of table or desk in triangular pockets. 




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The Book Case. This form requires two 
Building Units, fastening one on top of the 
other. Use four pieces like 1 to strengthen 
ends of Units and two Hke 2, bending on 
dotted lines. Insert the latter inside of tri- 
angular pockets to form shelves ; 3 is bent 
twice on narrow dotted lines to fit in oblong 
pockets joining units at the back. The mid- 
dle shelf thus formed needs two clips in 
front; 4 is used as foot piece, being inserted 
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the first two parts of direction (same as for bed and cradle). 

Use 1 and 2 for setting up engine and cars. Fold 3 on dotted lines for top of 
engine. 4 is roll of paper for the smoke — stack fitting square notch. Pieces like 5 are 
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equal parts, use sheet of one square and one half (a Two to Three), say 4x6 or 6x9, 
calling shorter edges B, longer edges D. 

Same size for Kindergarten Method of Folding requires a sheet of two squares instead 
(a Two to Four), say 4x8 or 6x12. Have the child find his sheet of 3x6 for a little rocker. 

Roi-king: Chair. Reduce sheet to square of 6 inches "before" folding. Then cut in 
halves, making two sheets of 3x6. Fold sheet in four parts, cut off one-fourth and finish 
as usual. Cut second sheet smaller about a line's width and fold same way to make 
a double square box which gives the possibility of adjusting attachments both ways. 
Insert back, arms and rockers. 




An Appendix of Helping: Folds and CiitH for the l\inder{;arten. 
I. The Corner Fold, 1)?- Marie Ebert. 

This fold will bring many delightful forms and may be used as a preparatory fold for 
the Building Unit. It retains the use of pockets and its charming possibilities for the 
child. Take sheet paper 6x9 inches. Fold down corners to line 1, which has previously 
been horizontally creased in middle of paper. See diagram A. Bend sheet together again 
on line 1. keeping corners inside Diagram B. Bend corners on lines 2, thus giving Unit 
with two triangular pockets and 1 oblong pocket, Diagram C. 

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The Comer Fold is the First Form for BuUding. 

A single unit or two make a toy. The child will 
build huts, fenced yards, etc., by inserting cards. 

The Toy of the States, showing results of the 
Building Unit in "The Hunter's Mansion," the 
Clock \uto. Wheelbarrow, etc., brings also some 
tovs made from the Corner Fold, as: Baskets, 
boxes and the garage. Picture postcards are hold- 
ing the units together besides pieces that are bent 
on dotted lines when needed for bottom or ceihng. 

The Arena shows units of the corner fold joint 
by six cornered pieces of cardboard to set up a 
"Circus." Page 12 

Some simple pieces for small workers are: 

1 The Card Holder. One unit. Insert square 
of cardboard or stiff paper in triangular pockets of 
opposite corners, leaving back of case same width 
as front (This form doubled and of smaller pro- 
portion makes a pretty hanging basket for the 
Christmas tree.) 




•' The Slide. One unit, that the middle part 
of "may be reduced to half width to make it ap- 
pear higher in proportion. Close up space between 
pockets, inserting six cornered card bent on dotted 
lines. 

Fences may be made of any size. 

3 The Pig's Pen. Cut sheets in halves length- 
wise 3x9, and shorten strips about one-third. 
Fold and combine the two units, inserting pieces 
like 1 in triangular pockets. 

4. The Barn. Fold same size of units as tor 
Pig's Pen and insert wall pieces, one with, the 
other without a door. , 

5 The Bridge. Each two units joined to- 
gether sliding corners of one into pockets of the 
other ' Pieces like 1 bent on dotted lines and 
inserted in square pockets for roofing each founda- 
tion. Use larger pieces for bridging. 

II The Cress Fold. Lay two cards crosswise, 
then' fold ends of each over edges of other as the 
two middle figures of small cards show on photo, 

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(Directions continued on Page 16) 

Mv kind friend, Miss McClosky, not finding it 
reasonable to explain on this step articles requir- 
ing a number of pieces, I leave it to the interested 
teacher to operate on the two photographs on pages 
14 and 19. Only a few of the simplest toys I am 
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1. The Red Cross. Make a square cross fold 
of red cardboard as described above, each of two 
pieces measuring about 1 Vi x 2 V2 inches, and draw 
two strips of 1 % X 3 % inches through the square 
each way. 

2. A Flower. Malve square of cross fold, each 
of the two pieces measuring about 1 V4, x 2% inches, 
and insert petals in the four open edges, cutting 
them single with an extending edge to fit in. Petals 
may be colored, curled and doubled. 

A IJasket. Flower form may easily be arranged 
to a basket enlarging the size and creasing the 
edges. 

;J. The Frog. Make an oblong cross fold, using 
two different pieces, one about lM x 2% inches, 
the other 1%% inches. Insert members similar 
to Figs. 1 and 2. Make two pieces like 1 for a 
double head, pinching lower part to open frog's 
mouth. 

The Turtle. Needs oblong cross fold of .3 Vi x 
3% inches and 2 14 x 5% inches, besides suitable 
member pieces. 

.\ ISiitterHy. Is more difficult to fold with his 
narrow body (cross fold), which should not be 
finished by itself, but closed around the butterfly's 
wings, the latter being cut in one piece. 

Furniture of many kinds can be made out of the 
cross fold. 

4. The See Saw. Make an oblong cross fold of 
one piece of paper about 1 '4 x 3 V2 inches and an- 
other of 2 X 2 % inches. Cut a piece like 1, bend 
on dotted lines and draw through cross fold. Draw 
another piece of cardboard through the other way, 
size 1 ^4 by about 9 inches. Cardboard must not 
be too heavy for the rockers. 

5. The .lumping Board. Make two cross pieces 
like above with the difference of leaving the rec- 
tangular pieces cornered instead of rounded, and 
the jumping board inserted in both cross folds. 

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The Letter Fold. The letter of olden times was 
folded just like the needle package is folded to- 
day. It is a handy little fold to make. 

A Jumping Jack. Use the unit for the body, to 
which head, arms and feet are fastened in open 
ends and side cut slits, where they easily can be 
made movable on fasteners or on thread with knots 
on both sides. 

For the small worker is given here: 

1. The Bencli. F"old unit similar to needle 
package, bending ends first, then sides, which are 
slid into each other, folding the letter. This leaves 
open ends instead of sides to draw the slip through, 
which, when bent, makes a bench, footstool, swing, 
etc. 

2. A Calendar. The slip that is drawn through 
has on it the days of the week. A second slip, 
only halt size, inserted at left hand side, covers 
following names. 

3. The Truck. A good sized letter fold. Put 
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ends and put beads on lor wheels. A small piece of 
construction paper bent rectangular inerted into 
back opening prevents goods falling oft. 

4. The Wheplbarrow. Cut a square out at end 
of unit that the bead runs in on axle of toothpick. 
Attachment 1 is bent on dotted lines and inserted 
at cut-out square while other attachment with feet 
to it inserts at other end; also toothpicks for 
handles. 

5. The Duck. Has his headpiece bent rectan- 
gular twice and has tall and feet cut in one piece. 
To insert wings two slits must be cut on the top. 

rarcel Post. To make practice of folding this 
unit scores of parcel packages are folded accurate- 
ly over cards. Have them folded both ways with 
openings at the ends as well as openings at the 
sides. The latter are to be worked over size of 
postcard which has to fit and slide well. See 
photo of Horse Stall made of letter folds slipped 
on cards. Each corner is a unit folded down the 
middle holding two cards in side openings. Par- 
titions in the stall are cut of one piece, which is 
slipped through and bent out on both sides. 

The room on left side of picture shows a sliding 
door. 

IV and V. Hook and Lock: 

Small workers begin folding on strips, making: 
Cat Stairs. To fold squares accurately is prac- 
ticed on these garlands, which are sewed together, 
giving nests tor the Easter Rabbit. Then we begin 
hooking the strip. 

1. The Ring. Figure 1 shows the two slant- 
ing "cuts on strip of % x 5 inches, which the child 
generallv, at first, tries to hook the wrong way, 
getting the hooks on the outside. Soon he learns 
to hide the hook, the outside being smooth so the 
ring may be rolled. We count and lay 

Dice Figures with these rings. 

A Bracelet is made from a large ring. 

A Diadem from a very large ring. 

Chains are made later on, joining rings, all with- 
out paste. 

V. AVe Lock or Interlock Leaves to make: 
Garlands. Triangles, like Pyramids or Hay 
Stacks, are cut doubled and two cuts made. Cut 
1 on foot of little hay stack as a slit from doubled 
side cut 2 at the top from open side a little slant- 
ing for better fastening. Hooks are bent together 
to slide point of one leaf from underneath through 
foot of other, and flattened again. Curling the 
three points makes garlands of brown construction 
or Kraft paper look like made from Autumn leaves. 

The Crown. Little Patric weres, these leaves 
being fine for Thanksgiving decoration, page 12. 

3. A Little Brown Xun. Is put together out 
of two leaves, the lower making skirt and bib (that 
the point of is inserted in another slit; cut 3), the 
upper cape and cap. 

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Board of Education. New York. 

This constructive work, Ituilt on tlie "Eliert 
Fold," is. to my mind, full of pcssibilities for 
developing work with little children. After the 
fold has become familiar to the children, a vast 
field for creative work is opened to them. One 
great advantag-e of it over other methods is that 
the use of paste is eliminated and as a conse- 
quence the finished product is stronger. Paper 
and scissors are the only tools necessary'. 

F.^NNIEBELLE CURTIS. 
Director of Kindergartens. 

The Froebel L,ea@3ie. 

112 East 71st Street, New York. 

March 29, 1017. 
. . . This constructive paper work I con- 
sider one of the most stimulating kinds of hand- 
work that has been invented for some time. It 
not only interests the children and students, but 
leads to creative invention. I am glad to give it 
m\* hoartv endorsement. 

MARION B. B. LANGZETTEL,. Director, 
rratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. T. 

Pratt Institute. 

Brooklyn. X. Y.. .lune In. lilKi. 
M.\' Dear Fraulein Ebert: 

It gives us great pleasure to testify as to the 
value of your lessons in paper folding. This 
work is particularly adapted to older children, 
and we have found that they were delighted 
with it. The students in the Training School, 
too, have enjoyed your lessons. I hope that you 
will be able to extend your good work in many 
directins. 

Very sincerely yours, 

.VLICE E. FITTS, Director. 

New York, April 29. ISlfi. 
Fraulein Ebert's work strikes middle 
ground between the traditional occupation of 
the earlier days, and the constructive occupa- 
tions of to-day, in that there is a "ground-form" 
which the children may use as a basis for inven- 
tion. . . . 

PROF. PATTY S. HILL. 
Director of Kindergarten Education, Teachers' 
College, Columbia University. 

Otnee of the Board of Edueatiou. 

South Orange, N. .1., ,Iune 28, 1916. 

Miss Marie Ebert is the inventor of a system 
of paper folding which she calls the "Weaver's 
Shuttle." This is etraordinarily ingenious and 
gives a remarkable opportunity for varied appli- 
cation. It has been successfully used in our 
schools from kindergarten through the fifth 
grade. 

H. W. FOSTER, Superintendent. 

Dr. E. C. Broome, Director of East Orange 
Board of Education, kindly gave his name for 
commending the "Building Unit," together with 
Dr. Foster's. 

FURTHER 

Commendations are obtainable from directors, 
principals and members of Boards of Education: 

.\merican Kindergarten Institution, New York 
— Miss Laura Fisher, Miss Julia Frame. 

American University, New York — Miss Mills. 
Miss Stephens. 

Hunter College — Mrs. Cole, Miss Cole. 

Ethical Culture School — Miss Macintosh, Miss 
Berch. 

Adelphi College. Brooklyn — Miss Anna Har- 
vey. 

Teachers' Training School, Brooklyn — Miss A. 
Tappan. 



South Orange Schools — Teacher of Art, Miss 
Poles. 

East Orange Schools — Dr. E. H. Dutcher, Miss 
Ora Strange. 

West Orange Schools — Mr.3. George Merck. 
Montclalr Board of Education — Director, Mr. 
Regal. 

Miss Beard's School, East Orange — Miss Beard. 
Rosemont Hall School — Miss McMahon. 

Daily Bible School of Work 

Russell Colgate, ['resident. 

J. Adams Brown, Treasurer. 

Rev. Robert G. Boville. National Director. 

. . .. Having seen her demonstration on the 

"Weaver's Shuttle" to our teachers, I commend 

the character of Marie Ebert. and her methods 

in child education. 

Her manual teaches children of kindergarten 
age and grade ages to think while they plav. 
To learn how to build toys and have recreation 
while building. 

Her personality and program of education are 
happily balanced. Open the door for her. . . . 
Yours truly, 

G. E. MAYER, 
Superintendent of the Daily Vacation Bible 
School Association in the year 1916. 

New York, November 6, 1916' 

. . . We take pleasure in speaking a word 

of commendation of the "Weaver's Shuttle," a 

very interesting and instructive kindergarten 

occupation. 

We have had wonderful success in selling it 
and it commends itself not onlv to the smaller 
children of the kindergarten, but to those in 
more advanced grades of schoolwork. We have 
had in our Toy Section rather extensive demon- 
stration of this work, w'hich was much appre- 
ciated li\- our patrons. 

.lOHX WAXAJIAKER, New York. 

B. \'. V. Brown. 

F. A. O. Schwarz Toy Store 

Dear Madam: 

We have the pleasure of infoi-ming you that 
"Something to Do" are very much pleased with 
your paper folding outfit and are taking it up 
in their next issue, as per enclosed letter and 
copy. 

Yours very trulv, 

F. A. O. SCHWARZ, 

Per H. Maucher. 

.V Morld Out of Nothing (Soniething to Uuj » 

Many children lack not only "ideas" but the 
material in which to work them out As a rule, 
the wealthier the family the poorer the children 
are! They do not have attics and back sheds, 
rag bags and scrap boxes, full of things to use 
as they please. Children thus handicapped will 
welcome the "Weaver's Shuttle" by Marie Ebert. 
This is a series of envelopes, containing dia- 
grams, directions, and the required material for 
producing "A World Out of Nothing" in cut and 
folded paper. It is designed for "the home kin- 
dergarten, small travelers, convalescents, and 
her little cousins." Seven large envelopes full, 
price $2 per set. Send to F. A. O. Schwarz, Fifth 
-Avenue and 31st Street, New York City. — From 
"Something to Do." 



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South Orange, N. J., May 2. 1913. 

The Society for Lending Comfort to the Sick 
wishes heartily to recommend the very attrac- 
tive and practical paper folding- game, "The 
Weaver's Shuttle," invented by Miss Marie 
Ebert. They feel it would be especially useful 
in cases of convalescent children or in conta- 
gious illnesses. MARIE K. PAGE, Sec'y. 

Jersey City, N. J., May 13, 1913. 

Some years ago, when we had a dangerous 
siege of sickness in our Orphans' Home, Miss 
Marie Ebert was the ever faithful nurse to take 
care of our afflicted little waifs. At that time 
she interested the convalescents greatly with 
. . . improving on it from time to time; she 
has now produced a serial story, as we might 
call it, ... A very important factor is this; 
It requires very little cutting, absolutely no 
pasting, everything necessary is within the 
handy reach of the child and there is nothing 
to it to strain the eye. Undoubtedly the "Weav- 
er's Shuttle" will become an important factor 
in Kindergarten work, . 

J. C. RUD. LUEHRS, President. 
West Hoboken, N. J., June 15, 1913. 

. . . The striking simplicity. . . great 
variety obtainable therefrom make it a most 
interesting and at the same time educating toy. 
From a sanitary point of view it is to be highly 
recommended, as in the case of contagious dis- 
eases, its cost being low, it can readily be 
destroyed after use. 

GERTRUDE LINKE. 

Orange, N. J., August 15, 1913. 
My dear Miss Ebert; 

I take pleasure in recommending your original 
"Building Unit," the "Weaver's Shuttle." I have 
seen the result of your work with young patients 
and heartily approve of the scheme. 

As it seems especially practical, not needing 
any adhesive material for combining, and as it 
is not straining for the eyes. I hope that many 
a nurse will make it her own in order to keep 
up pleasant industry in rooms of convalescence. 
Yours very truly, 

W. A. WAKELEY, M. D. 

Orange, N. J.. August 26. 1913. 
. . . demonstrated the "Weaver's Shuttle" 
to our teacher for the use of the children of the 
New Jersey Orthopaedic Hospital. 

It is an entertaining, instructive pastime, and 
I take pleasure in . . . who have the care 
of invalid or convalescent children. 

EMMA H. MacGALL. 

South Orange, N. J., Aug. 23, 1913. 

Miss Ebert's simple toy will . . initiative 

and inventiveness. The materials it uses are 
found in every home, no matter how humble, 
and the toys themselves imitate every form of 
indoor and outdoor life. And it appeals not only 
to girls, but decidedly also to boys. . . 

In fact, the real delight that children of all 
ages take in this toy is its chief recommenda- 
tion. They are led on through their imagina- 
tion to express ideas of their own, both artistic 
and mechanical, and every faculty is stimulated. 
For this reason it forms a charming link be- 
tween the younger and the older members of 
a family. 

(Mrs. Frank W.) AUSTIANA T. GORETH. 

The Silining School, South Orange, N. J. 

. . . "The Weaver's Shuttle" has been used 
in our Kindergarten with gratifying effect. The 
teachers found infinite variety in its combina- 
tion, with many possibilities of working out edu- 
cational lessons, and the children were delighted 
with this simple means of expression, which 
yielded ever new and fascinating results to their 
creative fingers and imaginative minds. 

HARRIET MONFORT SPINING. A. M., 
Nov. 5, 1914 Principal. 



California Society for Exceptional Children. 

San Francisco, Sept. 22. 1913. 
who has constructed an ingenious 
scheme of Building Units which must interest 
every educator. ... It would seem to me 
that her scheme can be easily carried out and 
commercialized. . who have the facility 

and the trade to make her system marketable. 
MAXIMILIAN P. E. GROSZMANN, 
Educational Director of the National Associa- 
tion for the Study and Education of Excep- 
tional Children. 

South Orange, N. J.. March 14, 1914. 

Miss Marie Ebert's sequence game ... in 
its various stages of development. It brings al- 
ways a fresh delight and interest — as much 
when they are in full health and spirit as when 
under necessity of being occupied after illness. 

From the standpoint as a Kindergartner as 
well as of a mother . . this unique and 

engaging device for sequence work and devel- 
opment . . . see it within the reach of all 
who have to deal with children. 

(Mrs. W. B.) HELEN PARKER. 

South Orange. N. J., Nov. 2, 1914. 
One has only to see this device to be 
at once impressed with its wide field of useful- 
ness. It entertains, amuses and instructs. 

The ability to make "something out of noth- 
ing" is given to but few of us. . . . has 
shown in the Children's Ward in Orange Me- 
morial Hospital. 

I should be glad to know that any word of 
mine was instrumental in introducing this sim- 
ple, wholesome combination of \vork and play 
into any child's life. 

MEFFORD RUNYON, D. M. 

South Orange, N. J., Nov. 5, 1914. 
We were delighted with Praulein Marie 
Ebert's "Weaver's Shuttle," a world out of 
nothing. . . Playground on Oakview Avenue. 
This toy, though meant for "rainy days," will 
find a welcome, rain or sliine, as it did with our 
Little Folks of all ages. ... an effort which 
cannot fail to find an echo in every child's heart 
who in these days has brought his or her con- 
tribution to load the Christmas ship. 

MRS. W. H. BURNETT. 
MRS. A. G. SEYMOUR. 

German Bazar for ^Vidon-M and Orph3in.s, 
Madison Square, Neiv York, 1016. 



Heartily recommended. 



E. BARUCH. 



The paradise of the little ones. 
DR. H. E. MEYER. 
FRAU cai;l SCHURZ. 
FRAU MARGARETE CRONAU. 

The sunshine in the sick room. 
DR. J. LOCH. 
DR. G. »'. PERKEMEIER. 
H. BRUEi.'KXEi;. 
FRAU EMM.-\ I lORNHOEFER. 
FRAU ANNA, STAATSZEITUNG. 

A LETTER 

Perth Amboy, N. J., June 3, 1917. 
Dear Aunt Marie — I got your letter and it was 
a big surprise for me that you made it all for 
me. I thank you very much for it. As soon aa I 
got it I went to work to make "The Little See- 
Saw." 1 was finished in a half an hour and it 
was very fine. . . . and we have flowers all 
around the house. With love and kisses from 
your friend, 

EDWARD KAUS. 



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PLAl SOXG. 

From "The Weaver's Shuttle" 
Twin-play by the Author 

Come and see my becUlie, 

Come and see my doUie, 

Come and let me show you my comfort and fjuilt. 

Come and see my beddie. 

Come and see my dollie, 

Come and let me show you my quilt. 

Go to sleep, do. 

Let me tuck you — 

Dollie, don't you know that I love you the best. 

Go to sleep, do, 

Let me tuck you — 

Dollie dear, we'll both take a rest. 

t 
Xow the birds are singing. 
Now the bell is ringing. 
Now my darling baby will open her eyes. 
Now the birds are singing. 
Now the bell is ringing. 
See the lovely sun in the skys. 

Washing, dressing. 

Combing, brushing. 

Then the pretty mirror 'bout baby will talk; 

Breakfast ready — 

Oh. how goody! 

Garden then invites for a walk. 

Good morning, good morning. 

(Tune: Swinging 'neath the old apple tree. The 
boys imitate birds' whistling. The girls should 
have the utensils mentioned, not forgetting a small 
looking glass to make the motion with while sing- 
ing. ) 







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INDEX 

Arena 12 

Barn 11 

Basket 13 

Bath Tub 7 

Bed 6 

Bench 13 and 15 

Boat 6 

Book Case 8 

Box 6 

Bracelet 15 

Bridge 11 

Building Unit 5 

Butterfly 13 

Calendar 13 and 15 

Car 10 

Cardholder 11 

Cat Stairs 11 

Chains 15 

Chair 8 

Church 3 

Commendations 17 and IH 

Cornerfold 10 and 11 

Couch 6 

Cradle 7 

Crossfold 11 and 14 

Crown 15 

Cube Houses 14 

Diadem 15 

Diagrams 4 

Diagrams of Cornerfold .... 10 

Dice Figures 15 

Directions 4 

Directions for Crossfold. . . .14 

Doll Room 9 

Duck 15 

Engine 10 

Fence 11 

Flower 13 

Foreword 2 

Frog 13 

Furniture 13 

Garlands 15 

Helping Folds 10 

Horse Stall 16 

Hook and Lock 15 

Jumping Board 13 

.Iumi)ing Jack 13 

Kindergarten Method 5 

Letterfold 13 and 15 

Lock 15 



Motto Title Page 

Needle Package 13 

Nun 15 

Opportunities 5 and 17 

Parcel Po.st 15 

Pigs Pen 11 

Play Song 20 

Red Cross 13 

Room with Sliding Door. . . .1(3 

Ring 15 

See-Saw 13 

Sled 7 

Slide 11 

Sofa 8 

Square Box 10 

Table 8 

Tents on Crossfold 19 

Toys of the States 1 

Train 10 

Truck 13 and 15 

Turtle 13 

Wagon 7 

Wheelbarrow 15 



IJederkranz. 
New York, Dec. 1916. 

Your charming little 

play about "A World out of 

Nothing" it added 

greatly to make our Christmas 
celebration a CHILDREN'S 
Festival. 

Mrs. Paul Weiizel, 
Sec'y. 



F. A. O. SCHWARZ 

TOYS 

5th Avenue & 31st Street 

New York 

April 20, 1917. 

Kindly call on Wed- 
nesday instead of Tuesday, in 
order to arrange your exhibi- 
tion. 

Yours very truly, 

F. A. O. Schwarz, 
Per H. Maucher. 

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THE WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 

A WORLD OUT OF 

NOTHING 

Six Parts and Key in seven 
Folios with Material and 
Additional Pamphlets, $2.00. 

THREAD TO 
WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 

Is a Duplicate to the above 
in One Volume with Additional 
Pamphlets without Material, 

$1.50. 

EDUC.'^TIONAL TOYS AND 
SURPRISES FROM THE 
WEAVER'S SHUTTLE 

In Series : 
Party Gifts, Summer and 
Winter Series with Models 
worked by hand. Prices vary 
between 50c and $1.00. 

Some following lessons in 
Building are found in Parts 
in, IV. V and VI of the 
WEAVER'S SHUTTLE. 

Others in Additional Pamph- 
let to Key : 

THE GROWING SET 

Also in Educational Toys, 
especially on "Points Separ- 
ated" on Basket or Checker 
Form and on Cut Folds : 

Sheep Stall 
Traveling Bag 
Book Medallion 
Red Cross, etc. 



ILLUSTRATED TALKS 

With applications to Students 
and Mother's Classes on the 
Building Unit; also Lessons 
for Toy Making in Homes and 
Hospitals, and for Exceptional 
Children by Marie Ebert. 

Models of Toys Made 
to Order. 



Designs of Cuts are drawn 
by Matilde Gruetter. 



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